Sermons on independence day usa:

God And Country

Contributed by Brian La Croix on Jun 29, 2002

A message describing how we can be a good Christian and a good citizen.

God and Country Various Scriptures June 30, 2002 Introduction Let me guess: I’m not the only one here who heard about the Federal Circuit in California declaring the Pledge of Allegiance unconstitutional because of the phrase, “one nation under God.” Let me also guess that I’m not the only ...read more

Scripture: Romans 13:1-5, 1 Timothy 2:1-6

Denomination: Wesleyan

I Pledge Allegiance To A Hiding God

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Jul 7, 2002

The recent "under God" court decision is inconsequential. Far better to pledge allegiance to a God who does not need publicity and lip service, but who points us to acts of justice, liberation, and witness.

In every age there are those who feel they need to help God out of hiding. God, it seems, is never without public relations agents, who want to help Him get His name out. They have their own reasons – some of them well-intentioned, and some of them selfish – but the truth is that God does ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 45:1-19

Denomination: Baptist

"The Finest Thing This Side Of Heaven”

Contributed by Robert Leroe on Jul 8, 2002

A sermon about the 4 heroic Chaplains of the Dorchester

“The Finest Thing This Side of Heaven”, a sermon about the 4 heroic Chaplains of the Dorchester Chaplain (LTC-Ret) Bob Leroe, Cliftondale Congregational Church, Saugus, Massachusetts The year was 1943. The USS Dorchester, a ship that once was a luxury liner, had been pressed into service and ...read more

Scripture: John 15:9-17

Denomination: Congregational

We Hold These Truths

Contributed by Jim Kane on Jul 11, 2002

There are six truths, six values the church must hold, proclaim, and demonstrate so that others can experience God’s freedom.

Our county will turn 226 on Thursday and I asked myself, “What would Washington, Jefferson, Adams, and others think of this country almost 226 years after they wrote and approved the Declaration of Independence? Would they like it? Would they recognize it? Would they still want to live in ...read more

Scripture: John 14:16, John 18:37-38

Denomination: Church Of God

America Is Killing God!

Contributed by Leslie Trombly on Jul 10, 2001

AMERICA IS KILLING GOD! ARE YOU GOING TO LET THEM?

The Beginning of The End ========================= AMERICA IS KILLING GOD AND NO ONE CARES! Harsh statement? Perhaps...but quite true! It all started with on lone lady by the name of Madeline O’Hare! In 1962, Madeline Murray O’Hare worked tirelessly to have pray banned from public schools. This ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:26, Jeremiah 2:1-2

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Sparks

Contributed by Christopher Carlton on Aug 4, 2001

This patriotic sermon shows that we all have the potential to start fires. The only difference is whether or not we warm things up or burn things down.

Romans 7: 15-25 Matt 11 16-19, 25-30 The Fourth of July is probably my favorite of the non-religious holidays. Part of this is because I grew up in the Appalachian mountains of Virginia far, far off the beaten path. Virginia also has some of the strictest fireworks laws in the country. This ...read more

Scripture: Romans 7:15-25, Matthew 11:16-30

Denomination: Methodist

Blessed Is The Nation

Contributed by Kenneth Trent on Nov 20, 2002

Most of us would agree that our nation has been blessed beyond measure but we must remember that "to whom much is given, much will be required". We must not lose sight of this basic Bible concept if we hope to have the abundance of blessings to continue.

“BLESSED IS THE NATION" “Blessed is the nation whose God is the Lord, the people He has chosen as His own inheritance.” Psalm 33:12 Introduction: Most of us would agree that our nation has been blessed as no other nation in history. We have been blessed materially, geographically, ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 33:12

Denomination: Baptist

After The Speeches, The Fireworks And The Parade

Contributed by Kenneth Trent on Dec 1, 2002

After the great events on Mt. Carmel,the problems that Israel faced were still present. So it is with us today...after all the festivities have ended...the problems facing our nation still remain for us to resolve.

AFTER THE SPEECHES, THE FIREWORKS AND THE PARADE I Kings 18:20-45 We have just witnessed another anniversary of our country’s Declaration of Independence. By now, the speeches have ceased, the fireworks have been extinguished and the parades have all ended for this year’s occasion. The nation’s ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 18:20-45, 1 Corinthians 16:13-14

Denomination: Baptist

Liberty And Justice For All

Contributed by Gary Washburn on Apr 12, 2002

We must never forget what God has done for America and what He is doing to America and realize what He will do to America.

Liberty and Justice for All Psalm 33:12 Intro: One of the main things that America stands for is “Liberty and Justice for all.” We must never forget what God has done in the past for America. We must have our eyes opened to see what God is doing for America in the present. Then we must realize ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 33:12

Denomination: Baptist

On Cooking Frogs

Contributed by Jacob Golden, Jr. on May 1, 2002

A prophetic 4th of July sermon.

ON COOKING FROGS July 2, 2000 • Independence Day Mark 6:1-6 • 2 Samuel 7:1-14a I’ve never done it or even seen it done, but I’ve been told that there are two ways to cook a frog. One way is easy, the other difficult. The difficult way is to drop the frog into a pot of boiling water. You try ...read more

Scripture: Mark 6:1-6, 2 Samuel 7:1-14

Denomination: Methodist

The Secrets Of A Beautiful Face

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Nov 19, 2000

The beauty of a nation, like that of a human face, is not cosmetic, but comes out of generosity, self-control, sacrificial love, and a vision that accords with God

Great is the LORD and greatly to be praised in the city of our God. His holy mountain, beautiful in elevation, is the joy of all the earth … Beauty. When I was a boy, my parents decided to take a trip to Niagara Falls. They wanted my brother and me to be exposed to one of the world’s great ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 48:1-14

Denomination: Baptist

Can God Still Bless America?

Contributed by Melvin Newland on Dec 20, 2000

God can bless any country He wants to, because God is God. But will God still bless America?

MELVIN M. NEWLAND, MINISTER CENTRAL CHRISTIAN, BROWNSVILLE, TX A. I really do love the United States of America, & I feel tremendously blessed to be a citizen of this land. As most of you know, I lived the first few years of my life on the China/Tibetan border, & since then have ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:9-14, 2 Chronicles 33:10-13

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

God Has Established . . .

Contributed by Melvin Newland on Dec 20, 2000

"Everyone must submit himself to the governing authorities ..."

MELVIN M. NEWLAND, MINISTER CENTRAL CHRISTIAN, BROWNSVILLE, TX A. This July 4th will be the 22_th birthday of our nation, & people will be celebrating it in many different ways. There will be parades & fireworks, & for most people it will be a day off from work, a holiday, a ...read more

Scripture: Romans 13:1-7

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A Passion For Patriotism

Contributed by Kevin Taylor on Jan 9, 2001

A Sermon for Independence Day

I. The Prince of Patriotism A. The Lion of Judah 1. Text: Revelation 5:1-14 2. This Lamb of God will become the Lion of Judah B. Jesus Typifies Patriotism 1. The word ‘patriot,’ being defined means “Someone who loves and defends his country.” 2. Wouldn’t you say Jesus loved and defended His ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 5:1-14

Liberty When Life's Not Fair

Contributed by Brian Atwood on Jun 5, 2003

Spirit-filled activities that set people free.

Keep in mind as you read the text in Luke 4:16-21, that Luke has already established that Jesus was filled with the Holy Spirit. (Luke 4:1) Jesus went to the synagogue and read the scroll from Isaiah 61:1,2. He then let them know he was the fulfillment of the prophecy. The hair on the back of ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:16-21

Denomination: Baptist